Re: [CH] Pickling aids

Calvin Donaghey (gdonaghey@bitstreet.com)
Mon, 22 Nov 1999 21:53:48 -0600

Charlie-
Try the nylon scrubbers available at the store. They're cheap, stiff
enough to keep the pods down, can be cut into pieces to fit the jar, and
can be thrown in the dishwasher and used over and over.  Sterilize 'em
first.
Calvin

Charlie Davies wrote:

> We used to be able to buy Nalleys Pickled whole Jalapenos in
> 1lb jars over here[Australia]
>
> However the importer stopped importing them, which was a pity
> but not a catastrophe as we were driven to pickling our own,
> quite successfully in the end.
>
> What I'd like to know is what you'd call the piece of circular
> plastic with holes in it, that Nalleys use in their jars to keep
> all of the jalapenos submerged in the pickle, and where I could get
> some. I did try asking Nalleys, but I suspect the person who answered
> didn't understand the question.
>
> Any help will be gratefully received.
>
> Regards...Charlie